With rising considerations over the unfold of coronavirus, some questioned if this yr’s E3 can be affected.
The previous couple of weeks have been very disruptive for the games trade, and the financial system at massive. After a number of main gamers, together with Sony and Microsoft pulled out of GDC 2020, occasion organisers have been compelled to delay GDC to the summer.
To say nothing of no-shows at PAX East, in addition to different occasions exterior of video games. Now that GDC shouldn’t be taking place later this month, the following massive occasion on the calendar is E3.
This yr’s E3 has been significantly beleaguered with Sony skipping it, and longtime supporter and E3 Coliseum creator, Geoff Keighley, additionally deciding not to attend.
E3 organisers the ESA mentioned it’s watching the scenario carefully, however confirmed that there can be no change of plans for E3 2020.
“Everyone is watching the situation very closely. We will continue to be vigilant, as our first priority is the health, wellness and safety of all of our exhibitors and attendees,” the ESA mentioned, in an announcement to Vice Games.
“Given what we know at this time, we are moving ahead full speed with E3 2020 planning. Exhibit and registration sales are on track for an exciting show in June.”
Assuming nothing modifications, E3 2020 will happen June 9-11, with ten publishers pledging support.
